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Old Mar 23, 2018 | 06:49 PM
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Hi All,

Where can I find a trailer light diagram? The previous owner jacked up all the wiring. I got both turn signals and the lights to work. But once I press the brakes the lights go off. I'm sure this has been asked before but any google search didn't do me any good. 1998 1500 Laramie.

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Do you have trailer tow package?
 
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Old Mar 23, 2018 | 08:12 PM
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Have the service manual for your truck yet? If not, download one from the thread in the faq/diy section.
 
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Originally Posted by Moparite
Do you have trailer tow package?
Can I tell that from pulling up the VIN? I just had the old hitch rust off the truck with my dad's new pontoon attached on the highway, fun times, and I am trying to get everything back together for a UHaul since I am looking for a house.

HeyYou I will pull up the service manual and see if that helps.

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Vin 387hf12z8wm221810
 
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VIN is not correct.
 
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have you checked to make sure the trailer connector has a good ground? i would maybe even double check to make sure you got the connector wired properly. you could use either a test light or a multi meter to do so. test every wire 1 at a time. if it is all wired right at the connector it is possible the issue you were having might have been with the trailer.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2018 | 12:25 PM
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Is this what you're after?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2018 | 01:47 PM
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Thanks for the help. I will try to take another look at it sometime this week. Hopefully I can get a picture to show you guys what I am dealing with. There is a whole bunch of splicing from whoever owned the truck before.

I also has a typo on the VIN: 3B7HF12Z8WM221810
 
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Heavy Duty Service Group
Trailer Tow Group
Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
P265/75R16 OWL On/Off Road Tires (and 3.55 gears)

So it's pretty much set up as a tow vehicle.
 
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